Business
Disability HQ will employ 34
AUSTRALIA’S new disability insurance scheme plans to move into a new $2-million office in Colac, employing 34 staff.
Colac company to be world’s best
AUSTRALIAN Lamb Company managing director John Verrall says he wants Colac’s abattoir to be Australia’s best exporter of sheep products.
Retailers doing it tough
COLAC retail businesses are doing it tough in “woeful” spending conditions, a Colac trader says.
Red tape hurting economy
AN Otways business owner says a “crazy” building permit process is preventing growth and hurting the Colac district economy.
$30-million gas project
CONSTRUCTION of a $30-million gas station east of Colac will create up to 40 construction jobs.
Council rejects museum proposal
COLAC truck collector Merv Brunt has turned down millions of dollars to sell his collection, which he wants to become a tourist attraction for Colac.
Quad bike safety debate
A COLAC motorbike retailer says adult four-wheel motorbikes aren’t for children, amid calls from researchers to ban youngsters from the machines.
Staff departures are opportunity
A BUSINESS leader says the loss of two key staff from Colac Otway Shire Council’s economic development team is a chance to improve economic growth.